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Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

In this special episode of Black Econ 101, we look back on our internship journey and our time at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. From networking and writing to conversations on labor, development, and global economic challenges, we share what we learned, what surprised us, and how these experiences shaped the way we think about policy and opportunity.

Flourishing, Friendship, and Finding Your Way in D.C.

In this episode of BlackEcon 101, we sit down with Lucy Ingram to talk about flourishing, connection, purpose, and what it means to grow as a young professional in a city like Washington, D.C. From mindfulness and community to networking and everyday kindness, this conversation explores how to stay grounded while building a life and career with intention.

Who Gets Access? Community Banks, Regulation, and Opportunity

In this episode of Black Econ 101, we break down a conversation inspired by a public meeting at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. We explore why community banks matter, how banking regulation affects everyday people, and why access to capital, opportunity, and innovation is still deeply unequal across communities.

Before It Hits Your Wallet: The Real Warning Behind Rising PPI

Inflation isn’t gone—it’s moving upstream. This episode breaks down rising PPI, what it signals about future prices, and why small businesses and young people will feel the squeeze first, all while the Fed holds rates steady.

Mamdani, Money, and New York: Politics That Speak to the People

In this episode of BlackEcon 101, hosts Amza and Sol sit down with Malika Ramadina, a campaign finance intern at FK&Co, to unpack one of the most interesting conversations in politics right now: Zohran Mamdani, New York City, and the future of business and political leadership. Together, they explore why Mamdani’s rise has captured so much attention, what his approach says about the Democratic Party, and how his ideas around cutting red tape could reshape opportunities for small businesses and young entrepreneurs in New York. The conversation also dives into political relatability, representation, local economies, and what it means for a politician to truly speak to the people.